A Scientologist is an individual who practices Scientology as a
religion. Scientology is a body of beliefs and related practices
initially developed by Science Fiction author L. Ron Hubbard in
1952 as an outgrowth of his earlier self-help system, Dianetics.[1]
Hubbard later characterized Scientology as an "applied religious
philosophy" and the basis for a new religion.[1] Scientology
encompasses a spiritual rehabilitation philosophy and techniques,
and covers topics such as morals, ethics, detoxification, education
and management.
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